- Job type: Full-time
Start Date: August 2026
ASM is seeking an enthusiastic and highly effective Humanities teacher to join our dynamic middle school team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered learning experiences. A deep commitment to middle school education and strong subject matter expertise are essential for this role. The successful candidate must be a collaborative team player and eager to work closely with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience for all students.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, student-centered Humanities lessons for middle school students.
- Foster a collaborative and communicative classroom environment that supports students in developing language proficiency, cultural understanding, and a love of learning.
- Plan and facilitate high-quality learning opportunities that align with ASM’s curriculum standards and best practices in language education.
- Design effective assessments and provide individualized support and feedback to help students reach their academic potential.
- Consistently embed focused teaching and learning strategies: differentiation, Making Thinking Visible practices, assessment for learning, etc.
- Teach one section of High School Humanities or a Middle School elective, to be agreed upon with the Principal.
- Advise a small group of students, which includes facilitating a weekly social and emotional advisory session.
- Be available to supervise a semester-long independent study if necessary.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary projects and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the school.
- Participate in school community events, extracurricular activities, and professional development opportunities.
- Supervise three to five duties per eight-day cycle.
- Attend weekly after-school staff meetings.
- Participate in the week-long Experiential Learning trips taking place each October.
Qualifications
- Valid teaching certification/license.
Experience
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in an international school setting.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of effective language acquisition strategies for both native and additional language learners.
- Ability to inspire curiosity and engage students in developing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Italian.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Experience with interdisciplinary approaches, cultural integration, and collaborative projects is an asset.
In alignment with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. The American School of Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all who apply to work at our school to share in this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced background and criminal record check.
